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New Mobilityby Sadiah Thompson June 14, 2021

ZEVs, Service Expansions Power SacRT’s Microtransit

With a total of nine active service zones, the agency’s SmaRT Ride program ensures residents across Sacramento County have access to cleaner, more convenient, and cost-efficient transportation options.

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Busby METRO StaffJune 14, 2021

COVID-19 Impacts 2020 Transit Bus Deliveries by 24%

Overall deliveries of transit buses in the U.S. and Canada declined in 2020, shrinking from 6,320 units in 2019 to 4,833 units in 2020, according to numbers provided to METRO Magazine from participating suppliers.

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Railby Thomas RennerJune 10, 2021

New Metro System Puts Riyadh on the Move

In the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, a population and growth boom means the need for a new rapid transit system to move people more quickly and efficiently. 

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Technologyby Daniel PulskampApril 22, 2021

How One Vehicle Can Expose Agencies to Liability, Brand Damage

Whether a transit agency has a few non-revenue/supervisor vehicles or many distributed among several bus yards — every agency can benefit from having their entire fleet protected with video surveillance.

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Zero EmissionsCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson April 19, 2021

How Santa Cruz Metro Prepares for the Road to Zero Emissions

The agency is working on collecting data and feedback on the feasibility of its new Proterra zero-emissions battery-electric buses as it powers through the impacts of the pandemic.

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New Mobilityby Alex RomanApril 16, 2021

EMBARK's Ferbrache, Rush Join METROspectives Podcast

They join Alex Roman to discuss BRT, COVID-19, mobility, and more.

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Motorcoachby Joseph SchwietermanApril 15, 2021

The Road for Intercity Bus Lines Riddled with Hazards Until Summer

Cash shortfalls will make the next four or five months a tumultuous time, particularly for scheduled bus lines with asset-intensive business models.

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Zero Emissionsby Thomas StoutApril 12, 2021

Wireless Power: A Key Opportunity for Your Electric Fleet Transition

Inductive charging can keep buses in service longer, save money, and reduce disruption to routes.

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Security and Safetyby Sadiah Thompson April 8, 2021

One Year In: Operators Talk COVID Impact on Transit Safety

While it is clear the pandemic has changed the face of transit operations, it has also proven the importance of proper emergency planning to meet passenger and employee needs.

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Technologyby METRO StaffApril 5, 2021

How Eco-Friendly Bus Coatings Can Boost Transit Productivity

Perfect Body, a subsidiary of Coach USA, shares how switching to a more eco-friendly coating system can help limit VOC emissions while also increasing productivity and profitability.

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